Food Revolution Day
In Coordination
with The Jamie Oliver Foundation’s Food Revolution Day,
Morris County Park
Commission Presents Food Culture Revolution
First-ever day of
action marks commitment to food education in communities, schools, and
businesses worldwide.
WHAT: Morris County Park Commission is hosting Food
Revolution Day in conjunction with The Jamie Oliver Foundation. It is
a global initiative to stand up for real food. “Thousands of people worldwide
will participate in events to raise awareness on preventing diet-related
diseases, and to arm people with the knowledge and tools to make healthier food
choices.”
Enjoy fun fitness activities across Fosterfields Living Historical Farm,
including nature walks, 20-minute exercise routines designed for all ages, and
Charleston Dance lessons. Listen to a variety of lectures beginning at the top
of every hour with topics ranging from Genetically Modified Organisms to
childhood obesity awareness to the benefits of a raw vegetarian diet.
Demonstrations and cooking tutorials are given every hour on a variety of
cooking topics. Activities are ongoing throughout the day so guests can stop by
for just one activity, or enjoy the entire celebration!
All ages are invited to celebrate
food, history, culture and healthy cooking at Food Revolution Day. Grow it
Green Morristown will be participating in all of the events. Other local
wellness and cultural organizations are also participating.
WHY:
“The majority of the world’s population is more likely to die from obesity than
from hunger. In fact, in America, more people die from diet-related diseases
every year than drugs, alcohol, and war combined. Kids are growing up
overweight and malnourished from a diet of processed foods.”
WHEN:
On Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Fosterfields Living
Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ.
COST:
Admission for the Food Revolution Day is FREE. Guests of all ages are
invited to celebrate this day. While attending the event, guests have access to
tour the
farm for regular admission costs,$6 for adults, $5 for seniors (+65), $4 for
children ages 4- 16, $2 for children ages 2 and 3, and
FREE for children under 2.
CONTACT: Melanie Bump
973-285-6536
SAMPLE TWEET: Join @MorrisParksNJ and @jamieoliver
for #foodrevolution day. Stand up for real food and get involved May 19!
foodrevolutionday.com
HASHTAG: #foodrevolution
###
The Morris County
Park Commission,
the largest park
system in the state of New Jersey,
currently protects
and maintains 18,500 acres at
38 distinct sites
and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
Morris County Park Commission Announces Billy Casper Golf to Manage Berkshire Valley Golf Course
 |
| Berkshire Valley Golf Course |
MORRIS TWP., NJ - The Morris County Park Commission announces the selection of Billy Casper Golf (BCG) to manage the award-winning Berkshire Valley Golf Course located in Jefferson, New Jersey. A grand re-opening will be held on May 1.
Billy Casper Golf will oversee
all aspects of Berkshire Valley operations, including golf course and property
maintenance, sales, marketing and public relations, staffing and training,
merchandising, restaurant and banquet activities, special events, and financial
management.
The course will continue to be a
facility of the Morris County Park Commission and an asset for residents of
Morris Country. Access to the tee time reservation system remains the same for
registered golfers. On May 1, the new fee schedule and all pertinent information
will be available on www.morrisparks.net.
“Billy Casper Golf’s track record
of boosting performance at courses similar to Berkshire Valley resonated with
the Commission,” says Renee Klose, Director of Golf for Morris County Park
Commission. “The company’s operational know-how, personable service and high
agronomic standards mean enjoyment for golfers each and every round. And of
course, this facility is top shelf.”
Since opening in 2004, Berkshire
Valley Golf Course has earned several honors, including Golf Digest’s
“Best Places to Play,” ZAGAT “America’s Top Golf Courses,” and Garden
State’s “Top Municipal Golf Course.”
“An excellent course layout and
gorgeous natural setting make for a strong backdrop at Berkshire Valley,” says
Peter Hill, Chairman and CEO of BCG. “Local golfers will realize the Billy
Casper Golf difference in short-order.”
BCG will enact its proprietary
“BCGreen” initiative at Berkshire Valley to conserve, protect, and enhance the
environment. Berkshire Valley will enroll in the Audubon International
“Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” program, maximizing efficiencies in
maintenance, energy, water, pesticides, fertilizer, equipment wear, and
labor.
In addition to Berkshire Valley Golf Course, Morris County
Park Commission’s nationally recognized courses include Flanders Valley Golf
Course, a flagship course with 36 holes, played by more than 85,000 golfers
annually, and rated as one of the premier public golf courses in the United
States. It has garnered four stars from Golf Digest’s “Best Places to
Play” and achieved recognition by the ZAGAT Golf Guide the past five
years.
Pinch Brook Golf Course, a facility of the Morris County Park
Commission located in Florham Park, NJ, is an executive length course designed
by the world-renowned development firm, Rees Jones, Inc. The par-54, 4,996-yard
course gained three and a half stars from Golf Digest’s “Best Places to
Play.” While the water hazards along the majority of holes and elevated,
undulating green are sure to test the skill of the most seasoned golfer, this
course remains popular with seniors and holds clinics for golfers of all
levels.
Sunset Valley Golf Course, located in Pompton Plains, NJ
offers a variety of holes with challenging design and fast greens. Regarded as
one of the best public golf courses in New Jersey, it is consistently rated four
stars from Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” and one of the “Top 100 Must Play
Courses” by Golf Styles magazine, with the three best finishing holes in the
state, according to many golf enthusiasts.
About Morris County Park
Commission
The Morris County Park Commission, the largest park system in
the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,500 acres at 38 distinct
sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
Contact:
Lois McClellan Wnek
Morris County Park Commission Communications973-326-7618
lwnek@morrisparks.net
Green Weekends: “Bringing You Closer to Nature One Weekend at a Time.”
MORRIS TWP., NJ - The Morris
County Park Commission presents Green
Weekends of Morris County, a series of three weekends filled with
green-themed programs offering the unique opportunity to discover ways of
integrating green living into our daily lives.
These special events kick off Saturday,
April 28 with the largest Morris County “Earth
Day Celebration.”
Earth Day Celebration held at
the Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township on Saturday, April 28 begins at 11 a.m. and continues till 4 p.m. Experience live animal shows, great food,
lively music, games and crafts, and fun for the entire family. Admission fees are $3 for adults, $2 for
children ages 12 & under, and FREE for children under the age of 2.
The weekend continues with “Sustainable Life on the Farm,” on Sunday,
April 29, from 12 Noon - 4 p.m. at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in
Morris Township. Learn how garden vegetables, crops, and livestock were raised
a century ago, and discover sustainable farming methods involving crops and
livestock used today. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm and assist
farmers in planting varieties of heirloom potatoes grown by the Fosters.
Regular farm admission fees apply during “Sustainable
Life on the Farm.”
Stay the weekend and take
advantage of a discounted rate with our partner hotel, the Westin Governor
Morris Hotel. Simply call 973-451-2609 and say the code Green Weekend when making your reservations.
For more detailed information
about the events, and accommodations for Green Weekends visit www.morrisparks.net.
Green Weekends is supported in part by a grant from the New
Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.
Lois Wnek, Marketing & Communications
B: 973-326-7618, LWnek@morrisparks.net
###
The Morris County
Park Commission,
the largest
park system in the state of New Jersey,
currently protects
and maintains 18,500 acres at
38 distinct sites
and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
